SIR - 32 trees have been removed from Victoria Road in Saltaire. One reason given is restoration of the history of Saltaire.
Readers, come and have a look. The history of Saltaire does not include tarmac and a row of parked cars. And the stone which will “restore” the pavement is not in accordance with the York stone flags of the real Saltaire.
Bradford-born, I know how good Bradford is at knocking itself down – my local Manchester Road library and swimming pool, two stations, Swan Arcade, Kirkgate Market. a wonderful Central Library and Reading Room – and much much more. This is the story of my Bradford life. And this latest officialised vandalism is true to form.
We lose 32 trees (some for good reason) and get eight back. That’s no deal, especially as we should be leaving far more trees than we ourselves had for our future generations.
The planting of six good street trees at the new Saltaire roundabout shows (ironically) what could be done in Saltaire itself.
Eddie Lawler, Caroline Street, Saltaire
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